FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) and Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) Will Temporarily Close Due to Potential Impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole

11/09/2022

In an abundance of caution for any potential impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole, the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Collier Museum at Government Center located at 3331 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34112, and the Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) at the Florida Department of Health – Immokalee location located at 419 North 1st…

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Chicken Salad Chick announces Grand Opening in Estero

11/08/2022

Estero, FL – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is opening at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 10151 Estero Town Commons Place in Estero. In celebration of the grand opening, Chicken Salad Chick is giving away free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests.…

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Hurricane Ian Disaster Recovery Centers Reopen

11/08/2022

BRANDON, Fla. – Disaster Recovery Centers for Hurricane Ian survivors are reopening today after temporarily closing last week for severe weather. Centers are designed to help disaster survivors jumpstart their recovery from Hurricane Ian. Most centers are open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Sundays, unless otherwise noted. Center locations: BREVARD COUNTY:…

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Apply Now to Present at the Florida Venture Capital Conference

11/08/2022

Florida Venture Forum, Florida’s largest statewide support organization for investors and entrepreneurs, is calling for growth stage companies to apply to present at the 2023 Florida Venture Capital Conference, taking place at the J.W. Marriott on Brickell Avenue in Miami on February 8-9, 2023. The Conference, now in its thirty second year, is one of…

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Recovery Centers to Close Temporarily for Severe Weather

11/08/2022

BRANDON, Fla. – Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will close temporarily this week as a precaution for predicted severe weather. Today, Nov. 7, centers in Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, Orlando and North Port closed at the end of the day. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, all other centers and mobile units will close at the end…

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Florida Flood Insurance Policyholders Given Additional Time

11/08/2022

BRANDON, Fla. – National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian can renew their recently expired policies without the consequence of a lapse in coverage. The renewal extension applies to policyholders whose flood insurance policy expiration dates began on Aug. 25, 2022, through and including Oct. 23, 2022. For example, if…

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Three Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Lee County

11/07/2022

BRANDON, Fla. – FEMA and the state of Florida are opening three new Disaster Recovery Centers in Lee County. The new centers will open Sunday, Nov. 6 in these locations: Beach Baptist Church 130 Connecticut St, Fort Myers Beach, Fl. 33931 Pine Island – Phillips Community Park 5675 Sesame Dr, Bokeelia, FL  33922 Sanibel Community Church…

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Flooding from Hurricane Ian Will Lead to Biotoxin Epidemic

11/06/2022

FORT MYERS, FL. –  The Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic warns the community of an expected epidemic of illnesses caused by water damaged buildings from Hurricane Ian flooding and leaks. Toxic molds and bacteria are harmful to everyone, but especially to those who are genetically susceptible to complications from exposure to them. “Biotoxin Illness, or…

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CORRECTED: Tickets on sale for the Southwest Florida Symphony’s Holiday Pops

11/02/2022

The Southwest Florida Symphony, the only professional orchestra in Lee County and fourth oldest orchestra in the state, is excited to announce tickets are available for its annual Holiday Pops. The concerts, called The SWFLSO Christmas Show! will feature regularly featured locally beloved guest artist, returning from Philadelphia, Andrew Lipke. Under Andrew Lipke’s direction, the…

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